Who is responsible for injuries in a Montana dust storm collision?

Last week, a freak dust storm outside of Hardin, Montana resulted in tragedy, with 21 vehicles involved in a series of collisions, including the deaths of 6 motorists. With such a tragedy, those affected will rightly be looking to find out how to make an insurance claim to cover injuries and losses. The question then… read more

Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a Montana Accident Attorney

Car accidents happen every day in Montana. With winter driving conditions for a large part of the year, and tourists unfamiliar with Montana’s roadways in the summer season, accidents happen. Most of the smaller fender bender type accidents are usually settled out of court and between insurance companies. These are often small amounts of money… read more

CPAP Machine Recall Injury Claims: What’s It About and Who Qualifies?

Philips CPAP Breathing Machines Recalled Over Potential Injuries Philips Respironics has issued a recall for Philips Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (Bi-Level PAP), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and mechanical ventilator devices after potential health risks related to lung injury have been identified. The company may be facing multiple lawsuits filed by people who were injured… read more

No Fee Hike Guarantee – Heenan & Cook, PLLC

In auto accident and personal injury cases occurring in Montana, most Montana injury lawyers will charge a “contingency fee” instead of charging by the hour. The “contingency fee” is a percentage of the total money the lawyer is able to recover on behalf of the client. If the lawyer recovers nothing, then the client owes… read more

Seven Reasons to Talk to a Personal Injury Attorney Before Accepting an Insurance’s Settlement Offer

You’ve been injured through no fault of your own.  The insurance adjustor has seemed friendly enough so far, and now has made an offer to resolve your claim.  The adjustor may or may not have explained that if the offer is accepted you will be releasing, forever, your right to any further compensation for your… read more